Despite the advent of e-books, many of us still value the tactile experience of flipping through a paper book. These creative bookshelves, then, are the perfect places to store our collections of little literary treasures.

There's nothing wrong with a heavy, old-school bookcase, but most of these bookshelves cater to modern sensibilities, using creative and diverse designs to become interior décor statements in their own right. If you know of any cool bookshelves or book cases that belong on this list, please add them!

#1

Tree Bookshelf

Tree Bookshelf

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#3

Creative Shelf

Creative Shelf

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TeleriNyfain
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an ANCIENT design for books - for scrolls actually :D I'd love one in my house!

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#4

Bookshelf Staircase

Bookshelf Staircase

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JulieMorris
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People standing on my beloved book? I don't think so!

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#5

Piano Bookshelf

Piano Bookshelf

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ZivileGalvydyte
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would love to have one, this is just beautiful !

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#6

Build-In Bookshelves With Backlighting

Build-In Bookshelves With Backlighting

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#8

Doctor Who Bookcase

Doctor Who Bookcase

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CindyWoods
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

someone send me info on where to get one please, or the blueprints either will work.

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#9

The Archive Book Wheel

The Archive Book Wheel

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#10

Invisible Bookshelf

Invisible Bookshelf

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ShubhamRaut
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand. Won't the hard cover of the bottom most book dangle down?

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#11

Cat Friendly Bookcase

Cat Friendly Bookcase

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DivaSansanwal
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shelf might be friendly, I don't think the cats will, though...

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#13

Dome Bookshelf

Dome Bookshelf

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Lamp Bookshelf

Lamp Bookshelf

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#15

Framed Bookshelf

Framed Bookshelf

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Tree Bookshelf

Tree Bookshelf

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#17

Bookworm Bookcase

Bookworm Bookcase

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#18

Balance Bookshelf

Balance Bookshelf

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slywlf
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting way to showcase a small selection of special books

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#19

Honeycomb Bookcase

Honeycomb Bookcase

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#24

Bookshelf Bench

Bookshelf Bench

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Ann Coffman
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS I like! Practical, and keeps the books upright

#26

Optical Illusion Bookshelf

Optical Illusion Bookshelf

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#27

Hazel Tree Shelf

Hazel Tree Shelf

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Tree Branch Bookshelf

Tree Branch Bookshelf

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#29

Bookshelve

Bookshelve

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Beth Taccia
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this!! Perfect for books as well as your knick-knacks! Plus it's just a mess so I probably could make it! LOL

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#30

Whale Bookshelf

Whale Bookshelf

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#31

Puretro Shelf

Puretro Shelf

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Hanging Bookshelf

Hanging Bookshelf

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#33

Hollow Book Chair

Hollow Book Chair

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Ann Coffman
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it would damage the books to stuff then in like that

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#34

Bubble Shelves

Bubble Shelves

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JanRees
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not bubble shelf, Olympic rings shelf

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#35

Rainbow Shelf

Rainbow Shelf

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Cayman
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

perfect for a little girl's room, i would have loved one when i was about 5

#36

Teacup Shelf

Teacup Shelf

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CaroleMann
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be cute in the kitchen with cookbooks

#37

2 In 1: Knife Block And Bookshelf

2 In 1: Knife Block And Bookshelf

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PaulaEzell
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect cookbook storage. And you could add a book keeper to hold an open book in place while you are cooking for easy reading.

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#38

Pipe Wall Shelf

Pipe Wall Shelf

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#39

Minimalist Bookshelf

Minimalist Bookshelf

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#41

Floating Bookshelfs

Floating Bookshelfs

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Typographic Bookshelf

Typographic Bookshelf

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#44

Bookcase From An Old Organ

Bookcase From An Old Organ

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#45

Bridge Bookshelf

Bridge Bookshelf

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#46

Disaster

Disaster

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#47

Alice In Wonderland Children's Curved Bookshelf Set

Alice In Wonderland Children's Curved Bookshelf Set

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Alphabet Bookcase

Alphabet Bookcase

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#49

Iqra Bookshelf (arabic For "read")

Iqra Bookshelf (arabic For "read")

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VictoriaReyPiuma
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this its flowy and beautiful. .. just too small

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#50

Tectonic Bookcase

Tectonic Bookcase

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#51

The Polar Bear Shelf

The Polar Bear Shelf

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Heather L. Fields
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because reading, too, will soon be extinct.

#52

Bookshelf Display Rack

Bookshelf Display Rack

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#53

Windswept Tree Shelf

Windswept Tree Shelf

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RueSingh
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd want this! Very cute. (=^-^=)

#54

The Books Shelf

The Books Shelf

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#56

Wooden Book Rack

Wooden Book Rack

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#57

Domestic Tree Bookcase

Domestic Tree Bookcase

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#58

Bookshelf "check"

Bookshelf "check"

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Art of Galom
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nice to have for todo-toread books :)

#59

Skull Book Shelves

Skull Book Shelves

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VictoriaReyPiuma
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not really a skull bookshelf it's just how you place the things already on them

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#61

Curvy Bookshelf

Curvy Bookshelf

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#62

Coffee Table Bookshelf

Coffee Table Bookshelf

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#63

Nursery Tree Bookshelf

Nursery Tree Bookshelf

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Handcrafted Pentahex Osage Orange Clock & Maple Display Shelf

Handcrafted Pentahex Osage Orange Clock & Maple Display Shelf

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For The Serious Reader, Only A Simple, Practical, & Easily Organised Design Will Suffice.

For The Serious Reader, Only A Simple, Practical, & Easily Organised Design Will Suffice.

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#66

Milky Lake & Waterfall Bookshelves

Milky Lake & Waterfall Bookshelves